University of Gloucestershire

A rich heritage and a bright future

The University of Gloucestershire is known for its innovative, high quality teaching and learning, building on its 170-year heritage and its success in developing a lively community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.

More than 60% of our subjects ranked in the UK top 50 (Guardian University Guide 2015)

Academic excellence

The University is committed to academic excellence and ensuring the quality of courses, teaching and research. This is evident from the strength of it's departments, the national and international reputation of its research and, most importantly, the commitment of staff in helping all students succeed in their studies.

    More than 170 years of experience providing high-quality education
    A multi-campus university, locations in both Cheltenham and Gloucester
    Choose from a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and top-up degrees
    A safe and welcoming community with 10,000 students from more than 40 countries

Degrees designed with you in mind

The University's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are designed with student success in mind. Whichever degree you choose, you will have the opportunity to explore your subject in depth, guided by the support of our expert lecturers.

The University's degree programmes have a global outlook, including an internationally-relevant curriculum. Many offer the possibility of local or international field trips. To enhance your employment prospects the curriculum is developed to be industry-relevant. Many of the programmes give students commercial exposure through guest speakers and students are encourages to participate in short and long-term work placements and internships.

University facilities

Facilities on campus have recently benefitted from an investment of over £5 million to provide modern well-equipped lecture theatres and teaching rooms, cutting-edge laboratories and specialist facilties to ensure students have everything they need to succeed. New developments include:

    a new Media School, which provides excellent multi-platform facilities including an open newsroom, studios and editing suites
    a creative hub for art and design with state-of-the-art laboratories as well as ICT and design studios
    a refurbished Students' Union and refectory
    comprehensive IT support and extensive library services
    active learning zones with wireless Internet access and comfortable study areas
    on-campus halls of residence

A multi-campus university

There are three campuses: two are located in Cheltenham (Francis Close Hall and The Park) and a third is in Gloucester (Oxstalls). Each campus is very different in terms of look and feel, and which campus you study on will depend on your choice of course. A bus service between campuses and town centres will help you to get about.

Park Campus

A former botanical garden located in the south of Cheltenham, Park campus offers students an idyllic learning environment. The lively and cosmopolitan town centre is a 15-minute walk away, meaning you have access to numerous shops, banks, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Set in 24 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens, facilities include a refectory, launderette, playing fields and tennis courts, Students’ Union cafe bar, medical centre and learning resource centre.

Francis Close Hall

Francis Close Hall campus is the closest to Cheltenham’s town centre and is just a short walk away from shops, restaurants and other facilities. Continuous investment since 1847 means that Francis Close Hall offers modern facilities in an old-world environment.

The beautifully maintained campus includes facilities such as state-of-the-art laboratories, halls of residence, refectory, Students’ Union cafe bar, chapel and community gardens.

Oxstalls Campus

Located in the heart of Gloucester, our award winning Oxstalls campus is only a five-minute drive away from the city centre. This modern campus opened in 2002 and has quickly gained a reputation for its friendly and sociable atmosphere where students and staff mix together. Facilities include sports hall, learning resource centre, Students’ Union, cafe bar, laboratory facilities and student accommodation.